Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWest Jefferson’s public schools outscore 54% of Ohio districts
In West Jefferson, 62% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Jefferson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Jefferson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1353 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Jefferson’s, its schools beat 38%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,543 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is West Jefferson Middle School, then West Jefferson High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Jefferson’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Ohio school districts, #673 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Jefferson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 445 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 445 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 445 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 445 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 445 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 445 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 252 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 252 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 252 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 279 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 279 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 279 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 279 students · 13:1 students per teacher
West Jefferson’s public schools are run by Jefferson Local School District, which also serves Jefferson. Parts of West Jefferson (11% of its land) are served by London City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
West Jefferson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share West Jefferson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | B− | Jefferson Local |
| Jefferson | B− | Jefferson Local |
| Prairie | C+ | South-Western City |
| Brown | B | Hilliard City |
Every school in West Jefferson
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Jefferson’s schools
Are West Jefferson’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools West Jefferson children attend outscore 54% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #673 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Jefferson in?
Jefferson Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 976 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Jefferson are served by London City.
Where do West Jefferson kids go to high school?
West Jefferson High School, with 279 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is West Jefferson’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does West Jefferson spend per student?
$18,543 in Jefferson Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What West Jefferson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Jefferson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.